Posted 6 Nov '24

Treat Your Fungal Nails Now To Get Them Ready for Summer 2025!

Are your toenails looking yellow, thick, or crumbly? These signs may indicate a fungal nail infection, known medically as onychomycosis. Common yet often embarrassing, fungal nail infections can lead to nail discolouration, thickness, and even a blackened appearance in severe cases. Left untreated, the infection can worsen, spread to other nails, and even infect others if nail care tools are shared. Fortunately, our expert podiatrists at Flawless Feet offer one the best fungal nail treatments in the UK to restore your nails and boost your confidence.

Why Winter is the Best Time for Treatment

Many people wait until summer to treat fungal infections, hoping to hide them during the winter months. However, winter is actually the perfect time to start treatment. Cooler temperatures and lower humidity reduce fungal growth, making it easier to tackle thick or discoloured nails. Starting treatment now allows us to trim back infected areas, address the cause of the infection, and support healthy new growth—ensuring that your nails are summer-ready by 2025.

Fungal infections don’t just affect toenails; they’re common on fingernails too, which can lead to even greater embarrassment. For more on treating fungal infections in fingernails, check out our blog here.

Cutting-Edge Treatments for Fungal Nails

We offer a range of advanced options to treat fungal nail infections:

1. Topical Treatments: Products like Emtrix fungal nail treatment, Excilor and Gehwol Nail and skin Oil are effective for early-stage infections when used consistently. While daily applications require commitment, they can significantly improve nail health over time.
2. Laser Treatment: Our signature laser therapy combines the S30 Podylas “Hot” 1064nm Laser and Lunula “Cold” Laser to effectively eliminate nail fungus at its source. By heating the nail to over 60°C, the laser kills the fungus without harming surrounding skin, offering a success rate of 80-90%. Most patients need four sessions, spaced two weeks apart, though severe cases may need additional sessions. This quick, 30-minute, non-invasive procedure causes minimal discomfort—patients often describe it as a brief “hot zap” sensation.
3. Fungal Nail Removal: For patients with severe infections, we may recommend surgical removal of the infected nail, allowing a healthy nail to regrow under optimal conditions.

Our expert podiatrists will discuss the best treatment option for your needs, whether that’s topical treatment, laser therapy, or nail removal.

Best Practices and Prevention Tips

After treatment, preventing reinfection is key. At your appointment, we’ll guide you through best practices to keep your nails healthy. Here are some essential tips:

• Wear well-fitting shoes
• Avoid toe trauma and injury
• Regularly sanitise nail care tools
• Wash socks at 60°C
• Use Shoe Fresh spray in all shoes
• Practice good foot hygiene daily

For a more comprehensive prevention guide, visit our post-treatment fungal nail advice blog. Many of our patients have struggled with fungal infections for years, but early treatment makes for easier and faster results.

Ready for Flawless Feet?

Don’t let fungal nail infections keep you from feeling confident. Contact Flawless Feet today to explore the best fungal nail treatments for your needs. With expert care and state-of-the-art treatment options, we’ll help you achieve healthier, flawless feet—just in time for summer 2025!

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